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Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

A gluten-free diet significantly improves skin and health issues in people with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition linked to celiac disease.

Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.

The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.

A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.

Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.

Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.

Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.

Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.

Skin diseases are common and can significantly affect people's lives; better outcome measures and ethical clinical trials are needed to improve dermatology care.

Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.

Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.

In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.

Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.

Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.

Non-scarring alopecia in females affects emotional well-being and requires accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.